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Power & Solar

Looking to stay powered up on the go or improve your home energy efficiency? At Maplin, we've got you covered.

When you're out and about, our handy Power Banks and Power Stations provide the energy you need, while our Chargers are ideal for keeping your devices charged up on the go.

Be kind to the planet and harness the power of the sun with our Solar Power range.

Miles away from the nearest plug socket? Too many devices and not enough sockets? Our Extension Leads & Reels are the solution!

Getting ready to go abroad? Check out our Travel Adapters to keep your devices powered up wherever you go.

Explore our Alkaline batteries, available in a range of sizes including AA, AAA, AAAA, C, D and 9V to suit a range of devices.

Want to be more eco-friendly? We also stock Rechargeable Batteries - less stress, and longer lifespan.

If you're looking for smaller batteries for watches and some remotes, we also offer Coin Cell Batteries.

As a specialist retailer, we also offer Specialist Batteries.

Speaking of charging, we also offer chargers and testers as part of our Battery Accessories collection to help you monitor and boost your battery power whenever you need it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does mAh mean?

The capacity of power banks are commonly measured in milliampere hours (mAh). As a general rule, the bigger the number, the more energy charge the powerbank can store and the longer it will work before needing to be recharged.

What are power stations?

Ideal for use in and around your home or to run electronics while you're out and about, power stations provide power for your off-grid activities.

They often feature multiple output options, such as USB and high-capacity 12V connectivity.

What are Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) used for?

Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) provide emergency backup power when the main power source fails. This makes it ideal for protecting hardware such as computers to prevent a loss of data.